New video: jewellery highlights from the Biennale des Antiquaires 2014

New video: jewellery highlights from the Biennale des Antiquaires 2014

From supersized stones to transformable jewellery, everything we hoped to see and more was brought to life at the 2014 Biennale des Antiquaires in Paris.

16 September 2014

By Maria Doulton in Paris

The Biennale des Antiquaires, which comes by but once every two years, is the most important event in the world of fine jewellery. So The Jewellery Editor team was ready to take it all in and prepare this video of jewellery highlights from this remarkable event, which takes place at the Grand Palais in Paris.

To give you an idea of the magnificent jewels on show, I have selected some of the most notable and eye-catching examples. At Van Cleef & Arpels I took a close look at the Marine Rose necklace of Wello opal, dusty pink tourmalines and lapis lazuli. The necklace has been sold, so it was its last public outing and an exclusive viewing for The Jewellery Editor.

Lee Siegelson, at the helm of vintage jewellery expert Siegelson, had a real treat for us. He placed on my wrist the original Boucheron bracelet that was shown at the 1925 Arts Decoratifs exhibition in the Grand Palais. The bracelet says so much about the influence of the Art Deco movement that got its name from the exhibition and is testimony to the enduring appeal of great design and craftsmanship.

David Morris, the London jeweller, set centre stage a 60.15 carat Type IIA diamond from the Golconda mine, not to be outdone by a 70mm natural round pearl that is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the world, set into a necklace above an 125 carat sapphire.

Archi Dior takes the idea of Christian Dior's architectural approach to couture and transforms it into jewels that imitate pleats, ruffles, ribbons and even sequins. The effect is entrancing.

Later, Wallace Chan, the Chinese jeweller, who works magic with stones and precious metals, welcomed us into his astounding and wonderful world. See it all for yourself in our latest video as words do little justice to the most spectacular jewellery show in the world.

Cartier Alligator brooch with diamonds and emeralds from the new Royal high jewellery collection.

One of the highlights of the Biennale was this Boucheron bracelet, on display at Siegelson. Shown at the original 1925 Arts Decoratifs exhibition at the Grand Palais, it says so much about the influence of the Art Deco movement.

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